Marvin

Chihuahua | Cherokee County, GA

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Meet Marvin

LOOKING FOR A GREAT MATCH:  Approx. 8 years old / Approx. 9 lbs.    Hi, my name’s Marvin!  I came to Mostly Mutts from animal control.  I am so glad to be in a loving foster home while I wait for my new family to find me!  Come meet me soon and see if I am your new furry friend!  I came in heartworm positive, but I'll be treated for that soon. • OTHER DOGS/CATS/KIDS:  I met some dogs recently at Mostly Mutts and although I didn’t want to play with them, I also didn’t show any aggression.  I don’t mind my foster’s dogs either, one who is much bigger than me (60 lbs.) and another about my size (12 lbs.).  When they come to sniff me, I will wag my tail in approval.  If you have a nice dog at home, let’s meet and see if we can be pals.  / There are some nice kitties in my foster home who come and sniff me, rub up against me, etc. and I just stand there and let them!  I’m very tolerant of them and their curiosity about me so if you have a nice kitty at home already, let’s meet! / I met kids at Mostly Mutts (age 10+) and liked them.  However, in both of my foster homes, I started to guard my favorite person when company came over, so older kids such as teens and up will be best, and of course, let’s meet!         • PERSONALITY/ENERGY LEVEL:  I am a sweet boy with a fun nature.  I love to relax and snuggle up to you.  I earned the reputation as a ‘velcro dog’ in my temporary foster home that I was in for 4 days – following my foster mom everywhere. I was cuddly and loving during my stay there.  My new foster mom agrees, stating that I should have been named ‘Shadow’ – I just love to be with my people!  I did start showing some guarding behaviors of my person and Mostly Mutts will be happy to help you with training to overcome that behavior as it is trainable. Since I respond well to verbal correction, my foster mom has given me a firm ‘no’ when I begin to guard, and this has helped me recognize that this is not a good boy behavior.  I was also sweet, fun, and friendly with the photographer when it was my time for a photo shoot!  / My energy level is currently 2-4. • SKILLS/CRATE/POTTY:  In my temporary foster home, I learned the ‘stay’ command, and was working on ‘sit’ and ‘place’ and showed good leash manners.  I love to learn and my new foster is working with me also so check back to see what else I master! / I don’t like being crated at Mostly Mutts as it seems to scare me and I acted tough in it when people approached me, so they moved me to a little room and I liked that better.  In my foster home, they use a baby gate to keep me in their room while they are away and I’m alright with that.  They also leave the TV on for me and I seem to enjoy that too.  I am vocal when I don’t like something, or when I need something, so an apartment/condo type home likely wouldn’t be the best home for me.  / My potty habits are pretty good on the shelter schedule, though I have done some marking.  I respond well to verbal correction, so when I marked once in my new foster home, they verbally corrected me, and I have not done it since.  My neuter and training should also help with that. • LIKES/DISLIKES:  I’m an affectionate guy who loves to collect cuddles. I love laps and being near my person. Napping and snuggling are my favorite things!  The volunteers have discovered that I love to sit out on the benches outside the shelter. Taking in the spring breeze and getting some pets, I can’t think of anything better!  I’m also a treat fan, and I am learning to take them more gently.  It helps to offer the treat in an open palm with the word ‘gentle’ before offering.  / I don’t like to be left alone too much, so I would love a stay-at-/work-from-home family member.  Otherwise, I’m sure I wouldn’t like it if I didn’t get enough love, attention, exercise, and training. • MEDICAL:  I'm current on vaccinations, micro-chipped and neutered.  I have luxating patellas, which are not uncommon in small dogs. I take a daily joint supplement, Cosequin, to help my joints feel their best.  I also walk best with a harness, so it doesn’t push on my trachea making me cough. Unfortunately, my previous owner did not keep me on a monthly heartworm preventative, so I am heartworm positive.  Mostly Mutts will cover the cost of my treatment with their vet, so local adoption only, please. I am looking for a home where I will be a much-loved family member!  My adoption fee is $299.00, and I’m located in Kennesaw, Ga.  

Adoption Process
Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption's Adoption Process Our facility is currently open to the public Monday-Saturday, 11-3. We welcome you to come meet our adoptable Mutts & Kitties! Please keep in mind the following: Many of our adoptable Mutts & Kitties are in foster homes, so please call 770-272-6888 to find out if the pet you are interested in is at our facility. With an approved application we can set up meet & greets and adoptions with a pet in foster care. We are not yet up to full ‘staffing’ following the pandemic, so there may be times when we cannot do meet & greets or process an application on the spot. The best first step is to submit an application via www.mostlymutts.org. Our adoption counselors are happy to help make a great match for you and your family! Adoption Info: Adoptions are being scheduled for approved applicants, by appointment only. Please submit an application through our website at www.mostlymutts.org if you are interested in one of our adoptable pets. We are receiving a large volume of applications and processing may take a little bit longer than normal. We are grateful for your interest, and an adoption counselor will be in touch as quickly as possible. Please give us 48 hours to respond before sending a follow-up email. Don’t see a dog or cat for you on the website? Submit the application anyway!! We are taking in a large number of dogs and cats weekly. Due to the overwhelming demand, many are matched with approved applicants prior to being posted online. Our adoption counselors will be happy to help make a great match for you and your family. Thank you for your patience and support! You may also call our phone line, 770-272-6888 or email [email protected] with specific questions about any of our adoptable animals. We do require an interview, references and a contract. Must be 21 or over to adopt. Our Adoption process is very thorough...MM prides itself in making every effort to place each animal in the right home. Dogs: Our adoption fee is $299. Each dog that Mostly Mutts adopts out to a Furever home has the following basic vetting as well as an engraved name tag, Martingale collar and leash: Spay or Neuter Surgery Vaccinations up to date according to age (Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, Bordatella) De-Worming Microchip Heartworm Testing (1 yr & older) we pay for treatment for any HW+ animal after adoption at our own vet Cats: Our adoption fee is $175 for cats. Each cat that Mostly Mutts adopts out to a Furever home has the following basic vetting as well as an engraved name tag: Spay or Neuter Surgery Vaccinations up to date according to age (Rabies, FVRCP) De-Worming Combo-Tested (FeLV/FIV) Please visit our website, www.mostlymutts.org for additional information about adopting a new best friend! Mostly Mutts is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization, staffed almost entirely by volunteers!